The care we are all waiting for are the second-generation a luxury sport utility vehicles. Due to be revealed in the months before being officially revealed later this year, this latest version of the car comes after the release of its predecessor dating back to the 2018 model year and punching leaps and bounds for the Italian marque. The upcoming car is set to feature the same alluring visage that has become a hallmark of the car, but this time it should usher in a new era of power with hybrid and fully electric powertrains on offer.
Significance of Alfa Romeo Stelvio, a Strategic Relevance
The car’s second period in the U.S. market since it enjoyed a fair amount of success in 2017 has since struggled against headwinds in terms of moving major sales volumes. The brand’s overall sales reached 8,865 total units last year. The car has always been an important model for the brand and historically one of its best-selling. But this also represented a significant drop of 41 percent in demand from the 5,340 units in 2023. If it really does arrive in 2027, and in turn its introduction and market reception is a breakthrough for the automaker, it could set in motion a new chapter of renaissance for the car in the rather cut-throat United States automobile market itself.
Underpinning and Evolution of Dimension- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The upcoming car will be built on the STLA Large platform, a highly flexible architecture that also underpins recently introduced Stellantis models like the Dodge Charger and all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S. The platform has been designed for a range of powertrains, including electric, hybrid and traditional internal combustion engine solutions. Due to the STLA Large platform’s inherent design parameters, which is optimized for models between 187.6 and 201.8 inches in length, a slight increase in length compared to the 184.6 inches length of the current version is expected.
Powertrain changes and options- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Both electric and hybrid powertrains will be part of the next-generation car, a detail that the company has officially confirmed. However, its exact hybrid architecture, plug-in or more traditional gas-electric setup, has yet to be confirmed by the automaker. The STLA Large platform will also support the new Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six that will debut in the Dodge Charger lineup, paving the way for use in a future car possibly in hybrid form. One is aware that the current Quadrifoglio’s twin-turbo V-6 makes a stout 505 hp.
Entry-level hybrid variations for the the car will use a four-cylinder engine, adapted maybe even from the plug-in hybrid setup. Topping the range will be a Tonale PHEV, which marries a 1.3-liter turbocharged I-4 to an electric motor at the rear axle for a bidirectional total output of 285 hp and about 33 miles of electric driving range thanks to a 12-kWh battery. A more likely option would be a hybridization of the existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder.
As for the all-electric car Alfa Romeo Stelvio, while it may share some basic architectural traits with the Dodge Charger Daytona, the car’s engineering office will no doubt work its own magic on the powertrain to set the Italian SUV apart from its American muscle-car brother. Using a 400-volt electrical architecture, the Charger Daytona boasts a dual-motor setup with up to 670 horsepower and available all-wheel drive.
Competitive Arena- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The new car Alfa Romeo Stelvio will remain a competitor in the hot compact luxury SUV segment, fending off well-established and competitive rivals like the BMW X3, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-class and the Genesis GV70. It also adds this car to the fast-growing segment for electric luxury compact SUVs, where it will directly compete with the likes of the Porsche Macan EV, Polestar 3, and Audi Q6 e-tron.
The car’s Potential Market Dynamics
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio success in the market will come down largely to consumer awareness of the brand and its perception. As for the car sales today, creating brand legitimacy along with broad consumer interest will be the key to preventing the car from being a needle in a haystack against tried and true premium brands in Germany and abroad. On the other hand, consumer purchasing behavior may be affected by the brand’s image for reliability (such as use of the appearance and reliability of the existing model in influencing consumer perception of adopting the electric version, as the neglect of reliability of electronic systems is an important factor for potential buyers).
Other Key Insights
Where they differ, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio has confirmed North American-market next-generation car production begins in 2026. As such, the vehicle is thought to be launched as a 2027 model. Expect the new model to launch alongside the outgoing car through the end of 2026. Expect a base price increase from the current $50,990 starting point, with the hybrid variant likely kicking off around $55,000. The all-electric car Alfa Romeo Stelvio is expected to cost a bit more, probably starting just north of $70,000. Read why the cost of cut price cars just got higher.
